Mount Vernon is 0-7 against White Plains since April of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Knights will be playing at home against the Tigers at 4:30 p.m. Mount Vernon has given up an average of 11.3 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mount Vernon is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their tenth straight game on Thursday. They lost 11-2 to Edgemont.
White Plains let Ossining stack five runs on them in the fifth inning on Wednesday but luckily White Plains prevailed anyway. The Tigers narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Pride 7-6.
Gavin Townsend was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Julian Bystricky was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Logan Cardona also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Mount Vernon's loss dropped their record down to 1-10. As for White Plains, their win bumped their record up to 8-6.
Mount Vernon suffered a grim 27-2 defeat to White Plains in their previous matchup back in April of 2019. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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